FDIC Insurance Limits Increased

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency of the United States government that protects against the loss of insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC deposit insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Since the FDIC was established, no depositor has ever lost a single penny of FDIC insured funds.

There is no need for depositors to apply for FDIC insurance or even to request it. Coverage is automatic.

To ensure funds are fully protected, depositors should understand their deposit insurance coverage limits. The FDIC provides separate insurance coverage for deposits held in different ownership categories such as single accounts, joint accounts, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and trust accounts.

Basic FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Limits*

Single Accounts (owned by one person) $250,000 per owner**

Joint Accounts(two or more persons) $250,000 per co-owner**

IRAs and certain other retirement accounts $250,000 per owner

Trust Accounts$250,000 per owner per beneficiary subject to specific limitations and requirements **

*These deposit insurance coverage limits refer to the total of all deposits that an account holder (or account holders) has at each FDIC-insured bank. The listing above shows only the most common ownership categories that apply to individual and family deposits, and assumes that all FDIC requirements are met.

** On July 21, 2010 the Standard Deposit Insurance Coverage Amount of $250,000 has been made permanent. The FDIC coverage limit applies per depositor, per insured depository institution, for each account ownership category.

If you have questions about FDIC coverage limits and requirements, please visit www.fdic.gov/deposit/covered/, call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC, or ask a representative at your bank.